Thikadar (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1940, Thikadar is a drama film directed by Prafulla Roy, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. Melodrama featuring a thikadar (forest contractor), a somewhat remote figure like the landscape in which he operates. The villain is the plantation-owner named Abani Haldar, with a beautiful daughter, Latika. The thikadar saves Haldar in an accident, while later it is revealed that Haldar killed the thikadar's father and left his wife and children for dead. Latika, who loves the thikadar, succeeds in preventing the forester from taking revenge for those crimes.
Who’s in it. Thikadar stars Tulsi Lahiri as Sukhen, Durgadas Bandyopadhyay as Abani Haldar, Jiban Ganguly as Matilal Thikadar and Satya Mukherjee as Bhikhu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Thikadar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thikadar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thikadar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thikadar (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thikadar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thikadar worth watching?
- Thikadar holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thikadar?
- Thikadar stars Tulsi Lahiri, Durgadas Bandyopadhyay, Jiban Ganguly, Satya Mukherjee and Renuka Roy.
- When was Thikadar released?
- Thikadar was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.